Is SALVOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SALVOS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SALVOS mean?
Salvos is a form of SALVO.
- noun
an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
- noun
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
“our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise”
- noun
a sudden outburst of cheers
“there was a salvo of approval”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + A (1) + L (1) + V (4) + O (1) + S (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for SALVOS
SALVOS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from SALVOS
The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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